Menu Research Methodology
How this guide records menu, nutrition, location, and local price observations from official sources—and where the research snapshot has limits.
Catalog and product records
The current catalog snapshot contains 172 menu entries. Product identity, ingredients, nutrition, and declared allergens are taken from official item sources when those fields are available. Category membership is checked against official category pages.
The product-page research snapshot was rechecked on October 10, 2026. Pages show that date so readers can distinguish the research observation from current store availability.
Nutrition and uncertainty
Values remain tied to their stated serving basis and source. Unknown fields are not converted to zero. When two official sources disagree, the values remain separate and the conflict is described instead of averaged or silently resolved.
Customization can change recipes, ingredients, nutrition, and allergen exposure. The guide does not estimate unverified customized values or use category names as medical advice.
Prices and location facts
The published price sample covers three products and seven listed product/size prices at one Hickory, North Carolina pickup location, checked October 10, 2026. It is not a national price list or completed checkout total.
Six store records across five city and state pairs were checked against official location and ordering sources. The directory is not complete for any city; only Hickory has a dedicated independent location page.
Updates and corrections
A page date describes the source snapshot used for that page. It should be advanced only after the relevant official sources have been rechecked. A correction should identify the page, disputed detail, and an authoritative current source.
The Contact & Corrections page lists the publisher email for correction reports and source questions. Product and store support is handled by Smoothie King through its official channels.